Judgement
Noun
UK
/ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/
US
/ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
An opinion or decision about something, or a legal decision.
Example
"Her judgement was correct."
"Good judgement helps you make choices that keep you safe and happy."
"A judge’s judgement in court can change someone’s life."
Explanation
Judgement means the ability to make good decisions or the opinion you form about something. For example, her judgement helped her choose the right path, or his judgement about the task was different from his colleague’s.. It can also mean a decision made by a judge in court, like the judgement was announced after the trial. Judgement can be fair or unfair, depending on how well someone understands the situation.
👉 This is the British spelling; the American spelling is “judgment”.